We spent a couple of nights on Galveston Island at the state park and
did a quick day trip up towards Houston to see the NASA Johnson Space
Center. With the space shuttle no longer in service this place has
slowed a little, but they have a very interesting museum and tram tour
into the campus to see behind the scenes. We also got some time
wandering around the new Saturn Rocket on display. Very astonishing how very
complex and incredible it is. Like the the shirts say "It's not rocket science, well,
actually, it is"
Also had a film presentation on the
International Space Station, and another on Curiosity's Mars
exploration. Lots of hands on displays, visit to cockpits, chances to
try to land the space shuttle in flight simulators, much more. Mission
control here is still monitoring the space station 24/7 and in the main
work area there are working on new rovers and equipment for more
missions. Very exciting stuff and we wish there was more funding for all
the space programs. So glad we took the time to do this.
Also had a film presentation on the
International Space Station, and another on Curiosity's Mars
exploration. Lots of hands on displays, visit to cockpits, chances to
try to land the space shuttle in flight simulators, much more. Mission
control here is still monitoring the space station 24/7 and in the main
work area there are working on new rovers and equipment for more
missions. Very exciting stuff and we wish there was more funding for all
the space programs. So glad we took the time to do this. 
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